For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center, MA.
The top-ranked public school in Newton Corner is John Ward. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center, MA public school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Ward
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Newton Center, MA 02459
(617) 559-6450
Gr: K-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center, MA include John Ward.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center?
the neighborhood of Newton Corner, Newton Center public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
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